So many times we look around at others and think, I would like to be in her shoes, or, If only I were where he is in life. Yet if we would look more closely and open-heartedly at our own lives, then we would indeed see everything we have to be grateful for. We could then go on to share those feelings with others so that they might begin to sense their own personal gratitude, too. As we express our…..

It is one thing to be thankful, which is wonderful, and another to be in a state of awe, which is even more profound. When we are grateful for no reason, then we are in that state of awe. For example, if you have ever gone walking and stopped to listen to the birds and enjoy the beauty of nature, then you probably contemplated your surroundings and felt grateful and blessed for everything in your life. During that time,…..

The rewiring of a neuronet requires us to shift our perceptions. We must be able to examine things in a new way, and we must be committed to finding the lesson in every experience. This takes practice. The more we practice, the more we disassemble an old neuronet and hardwire a new one. Once this rewiring occurs and positive thoughts flow more naturally, we can cultivate a more appreciative or grateful state of mind. Out of this state of mind…..

Before you start turning negatives into positives, you should know that it will involve some rewiring of your brain! You see, when things happen to us, we imprint our reactions and feelings, good or bad, upon a neuronet, or a network of associated brain cells. When you have the same reactions and feelings over and over again, the neuronet grows stronger, like mountain tracks that grow deeper from years of hikers traversing the trail. Once the neuronet is cemented…..

Being ungrateful causes a person to resonate at a lower frequency. This sets up a vibrational pattern that attracts negative people, experiences, and circumstances. As you can see, these negative vibrations only serve to attract more negativity and reasons to feel dissatisfied. This negative mind- set has become deeply ingrained for many people, but like all habits, with patience, perseverance, and practice it can be corrected and replaced with more positive programming.

One way to develop a consistent feeling of gratitude is through quiet contemplation or meditation. Taking the time to still ourselves provides us with the opportunity to reflect on how grateful we are for who we are, what we have, and even for the challenges before us. We have been so vigorously conditioned to be busy all the time that our days come and go without our regard. Taking a few moments on a regular basis to be…..

Why not personally give thanks every day, focusing on feeling grateful for what you have accomplished and for the many blessings in your life? This includes feeling grateful for the ability to help others, as well as being grateful for friends and loved ones. After all, the highest level of gratification we can experience is through our interactions and relationships with other human beings. What a delight and blessing it is to have someone in your life, be it a…..

It is crucial that you understand that in being grateful for what you have, you will obtain more. If you’ve seen the movie The Secret, then you may recall that Lee Brower kept a rock in his pocket, and every time he came in contact with it, he reiterated what he was grateful for in his life. By practicing the art of gratitude, he was essentially putting out the vibrational frequencies to attract even more good things. How inspiring! …..

Gratitude is the positive emotion of feeling appreciative and thankful. On a very deep level, gratitude fosters feelings of general well-being. It can also be viewed as a mind-set that can be cultivated or developed. Yet, how many people are truly grateful for their lives and their accomplishments? Better yet, how many people are grateful for what they have, even if it includes something other than their dream home, career, sports car, or relationship? Feeling grateful for what you have…..

What about those of us who did not grow up in loving homes, who rarely, if ever, heard or said the words I… love… you? Such an experience could make it difficult for us, even many years later, to express love to others for whom we care very deeply. This void in our early upbringing can make us reluctant to say those three most important and meaningful words. Luckily, practice makes perfect! What feels foreign and awkward at first for us,…..